Nebraska National Defense Strategic Growth Facilitation Services

The State Purchasing Bureau of Nebraska is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop and implement a strategic growth plan for the state’s defense‑related infrastructure, industry, and workforce. The effort involves a comprehensive SWOT analysis, data collection and gap analysis, stakeholder coordination, critical‑infrastructure resilience planning, and advocacy/marketing to attract and retain defense‑sector investment. The contract will be awarded for an initial one‑year period with options to renew up to four additional years and a possible 18‑month extension under limited conditions. • Produce a SWOT report and gap‑analysis of Nebraska’s defense ecosystem (months 1‑6). • Conduct stakeholder meetings, advisory committee sessions, and a partnership forum (by month 9). • Deliver a Military Installation Resilience and Action Plan aligned with national standards (by month 6). • Create an advocacy and marketing campaign to promote defense‑industry growth (by month 9). • Provide monthly progress summaries and quarterly invoicing; all work must be performed under fixed‑price terms with required insurance coverage.